Scouting is the best way to discover this and other yield-robbing pest problems.
⋅ BY AMANDA HUBER ⋅
Peanuts are popping up in fields, and scouting should begin in earnest to get ahead of any potential pest problems.
“Last year was a...
As we move into this point in the season, we need to address issues associated with weeds, insects and disease. In many instances, timing of control for multiple pests coincides well enough that pesticide tankmixes can be effective.
When we...
Check out the 2022 Peanut Grower Pest Management Guide. It includes updates to the Disease Risk Index as well as Insect Management and Weed Management sections.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has revoked all tolerances for chlorpyrifos and plans to issue a notice of intent to cancel registered food uses of the insecticide associated with the revoked tolerances.
The final rule announcing the revocations becomes effective...
There are two species of rootworm in Georgia peanut fields, the southern corn rootworm and the banded cucumber beetle. The immature or larval stage of both species feeds on developing peanut pods and requires moist soil conditions for survival....
Continued rainfall in Georgia is mostly good news for peanut growers from an insect management point of view (disease management is a different story, but Dr. Bob Kemerait can tell that one).
The most damaging pest of peanut in Georgia...
A late-season foe came early in 2021, and a new miticide looks promising for control.
• By Amanda Huber •
Thrips were prevalent in many fields of late April- and May-planted peanuts. University of Georgia Extension entomologist Mark Abney says thrips...
The University of Georgia will hold insect scouting schools on June 7 in Tifton and June 15 in Midville, Georgia.
Crops to be covered include cotton, peanuts, and soybean. These programs offer basic information on insect pest identification and damage,...
As we move into the season, we often think in terms of preventive treatments versus reactive treatments to address agronomic issues and pests. In reality, we use both approaches. This is in part based on logistical constraints and the...
The first workday after the time changed back to daylight savings, my husband came home and plopped down into his easy chair without saying a word.
This was not his standard behavior. Usually, he comes in, greets me, maybe we...
Virtual peanut production meetings are nearly complete in preparation for the 2021 planting season. Although this format is not good for stocking up on pens, pads, hats and the yearly rain gauge, it is still useful for relaying needed...
Check out the 2021 Peanut Grower Pesticide Guide. It includes updates to the Disease Risk Index as well as Insect Management and Weed Management sections.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently registered Vantacor insect control from FMC Corp. for use on an array of crops including soybeans, corn, cotton, peanuts, potatoes, sweet corn, sugarcane and onions. Vantacor is a highly concentrated formulation of Rynaxypyr...
University of Georgia faculty will share the latest research on cotton, soybeans, corn and other southeast Georgia crops during the annual Southeast Georgia Research and Education Center Field Day held online Aug. 12.
Research and Extension faculty will present current...
FMC Launches Elevest Insecticide
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently granted FMC Corp. registration for Elevest insect control in a broad range of crops including peanuts, soybeans, sweet corn, cotton and potatoes. The new insecticide combines full rates of Rynaxypyr...
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